Recent Articles from this Column
April 29, 2013
NHL Barometer: NHL Playoff Ranks
Jan Levine predicts that Marc-Andre Fleury and the Penguins will be hoisting the Stanley Cup.
April 19, 2013
NHL Barometer: Finishing Strong
Zach Bogosian hasn't had a great year for the Jets, but he looks to be closing the season with a flourish.
April 11, 2013
NHL Barometer: Mr. Streaky Heats Up
Phil Kessel is on another hot streak; just in time too for the playoff-bound Maple Leafs.
April 5, 2013
NHL Barometer: Stop the Presses
Mike Green is back; after looking washed up, Green has flipped the switch since returning from injury.
March 28, 2013
NHL Barometer: Mr. Consistency
Martin St. Louis has been one of the league's most consistent point producers this season for Tampa Bay.
March 22, 2013
NHL Barometer: Good Times Again
The misery of last season is long gone for Matt Duchene, who already has topped the 30-point mark.
March 15, 2013
NHL Barometer: Crowning Achievement
Jake Muzzin has taken advantage of the absence of several L.A. defensemen to seamlessly fit into the blueline for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
March 8, 2013
NHL Barometer: Ovi Still the Great
Rumors of Alexander Ovechkin's fantasy demise may have been greatly exaggerated, at least if his recent performance is to be believed.
March 1, 2013
NHL Barometer: Perry's Firework Lighting it Up
Corey Perry no longer is being confused for Katy, as he's turned his game around in Anaheim.
February 22, 2013
NHL Barometer: A Kid Again in Pittsburgh
Sidney Crosby is finally healthy and producing for the Penguins after two seasons of setbacks.
February 15, 2013
NHL Barometer: Star Shines Once More
Brenden Morrow has turned back in the clock in Dallas after ascending to the Stars' top line recently.
February 8, 2013
NHL Barometer: Mighty Mite Power
Among the NHL leaders in points, Martin St. Louis continues to defy old age and build his Hall of Fame credentials.
February 2, 2013
NHL Barometer: Tavares on his Way to Elite Status
The Islanders are off to a somewhat surprisingly strong start, and it's John Tavares leading the way.
January 24, 2013
NHL Barometer: On his Way Up Again
His game may have changed, but so have Vincent Lecavalier's fantasy prospects -- he's on his way up again.
January 18, 2013
NHL Barometer: New Canuck to Stop the Puck
Cory Schneider is set to take over between the pipes for the Canucks, ousting veteran netminder Roberto Luongo.
April 10, 2012
NHL Barometer: Overall Playoff Rankings
RotoWire's Jan Levine picks Pekka Rinne and the Preds to win the Cup.
March 30, 2012
NHL Barometer: Team Teemu HoF
If this is the final season for Teemu Selanne, he should go right into the Hall of Fame.
March 23, 2012
NHL Barometer: Penguin Party
James Neal is loving life in Pittsburgh and has an outside shot at bagging 40 goals this season.
March 16, 2012
NHL Barometer: A Refreshing Moulson
Matt Moulson proved last year he was no fluke, and he's back at it again this year with 30 goals for the third straight season.
March 9, 2012
NHL Barometer: Few have been Sharper
Patrick Sharp is overshadowed by teammates, but he is having a strong season.
March 2, 2012
NHL Barometer: No More Staal-ing
Eric Staal has more than rebounded from his abysmal start and is giving Carolina the production fantasy owners expected.
February 24, 2012
NHL Barometer: Capital Contradiction
Alexander Semin has been criticized at times for his seemingly indifferent play, but he's piling up the points.
February 18, 2012
NHL Barometer: Devil of a Time
Martin Broduer's hot stretch has been lost in the shuffle of the fine play in New Jersey.
February 14, 2012
NHL Barometer: Edmonton's Magic Man
Sam Gagner has been on a magical run lately for the Oilers.
February 1, 2012
NHL Barometer: Still Bringing It
Vincent Lecavalier might not be the feared scorer he once was, but he's regained fantasy relevance for sure.
January 20, 2012
NHL Barometer: Devil of a Time
Long-time Devil Patrik Elias is on a point-per-game pace for New Jersey this season.
January 16, 2012
NHL Barometer: Okposo's Island
Kyle Okposo has produced more regularly the last three weeks, and as long as he stays hot, he should continue to see ice time on the Island.
January 6, 2012
NHL Barometer: Keeping Father Time Away
Daniel Alfredsson has 31 points in 35 games this season, but that's not the full story for the 39 year old.
December 30, 2011
NHL Barometer: Back on the Beam
Jordan Staal appears to be fully healthy for the Penguins.
December 23, 2011
NHL Barometer: The Geno Who Saved Pittsburgh
Evgeni Malkin has stepped up for Pittsburgh in Sidney Crosby's absence.
December 16, 2011
NHL Barometer: Luongo's Wakeup Call
Roberto Luongo looked to be sleep walking through the early part of the season. Safe to say, he heard the alarm bells.
December 9, 2011
NHL Barometer: Red Wing Rising
Henrik Zetterberg has turned his season around with his recent hot streak.
December 2, 2011
NHL Barometer: Heating Up in Anaheim
After a slow start, Corey Perry is playing like the Hart Trophy winner he was last season.
November 25, 2011
NHL Barometer: Rising and Falling
Shea Weber is making a case that he is the NHL's best overall defenseman.
November 18, 2011
NHL Barometer: Injury Caps Green's Status
The word out of Washington keeps getting worse for Mike Green.
November 10, 2011
NHL Barometer: Crosby Comeback Close
Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins could come as early as next week.
November 4, 2011
NHL Barometer: Cracks in the Armor
Is the end near for Martin Brodeur?
October 27, 2011
NHL Barometer: Risers, Fallers
Evgeni Malkin is back in action for the Penguins, making his season debut Tuesday.
October 13, 2011
NHL Barometer: Staal's Fortuitous Situation
Pittsburgh injuries have opened opportunities for Jordan Staal, and he is taking advantage.
October 6, 2011
NHL Barometer: Power Up in Pittsburgh
Chris Kunitz's fantasy value is rising, as he's set to play on the Pens' No. 1 power-play unit.
April 11, 2011
NHL Barometer: Postseason Player Rankings
Is this the year Roberto Luongo and the Canucks get over the hump?
March 14, 2011
NHL Barometer: Trade Regrets Already
Chris Stewart has flourished since getting dealt from Colorado to St. Louis.
February 6, 2011
NHL Barometer: No More Malkin
Evgeni Malkin is out for the season with multiple knee injuries.
January 22, 2011
NHL Barometer: A Pair of Rising Stars
Milan Hejduk is among this week's risers.
January 16, 2011
NHL Barometer: Risers and Fallers
Daniel Briere has carried last year's playoff performance into this season.
December 24, 2010
NHL Barometer: Big Injuries in Detroit and Buffalo
The Red Wings and Sabres lost key players in the season of giving with Pavel Datsyuk and Derek Roy going on the shelf.
December 17, 2010
NHL Barometer: Clowe-sing the Year Strong
San Jose's Ryan Clowe has found December to his liking, putting up 11 points through the month's first nine games. Find out who else has been hot enough to make the list this week.
December 3, 2010
NHL Barometer: A Peek at a Point-Producing Penguin
Pittsburgh's Kris Letang is second among all defensemen in points scored, earning him a mention in this week's column. See who else makes the list.
November 19, 2010
NHL Barometer: Happy Times For Vanek
Buffalo's Thomas Vanek has picked up the scoring pace of late, and it is not the only reason he is having a very good week. Find out who else gets a mention.
November 5, 2010
NHL Barometer: Keith Back on Track
After a slow start to the season, Duncan Keith has been able to turn things around. Find out who else moves the ticker this week.
October 29, 2010
NHL Barometer: Jumping Flames
Rene Bourque (pictured) and Brendan Morrison have the Flames in first place in the Northwest Division.
October 22, 2010
NHL Barometer: Penguin's Pending Return
Jordan Staal has resumed practicing and could return to the ice soon. Find out who else makes the list this week.
October 15, 2010
NHL Barometer: Upgrade This Islander
Rick DiPietro's apparent good health gives his fantasy value a boost. Find out who else gets a bump, or a drop, this week.
October 3, 2010
NHL Barometer: Lucky Devil
Travis Zajac finds himself in a prime position between two 80-point scorers on New Jersey's top line. Find out who else is up and down in the opening edition of the Barometer.
